Expatlife

The Real Numbers: A Genuine Cost of Living Breakdown for Sarajevo in 2026

Sarajevo costs roughly €800–€1,200/month for an expat to live comfortably—less than most European capitals—but the devil lives in the neighborhood you choose and how you spend.

9 min read

Expat Stories

Roots, Wine, and Karst: How an American Filmmaker Found Peace in Trebinje

An intimate profile on swapping the fast-paced Western lifestyle for organic vineyards, slow living, and centuries-old stone architecture in Herzegovina's sunniest town.

27 August 2026 · 4 min read

Expat Stories

She Came for a Week, Stayed for the Ćejf: A British Expat's Unexpected Love Affair with Sarajevo

When a British travel writer landed in Sarajevo for a week of research in 2019, she thought she'd file her story and move on - but five years later, she's running a design studio, married to a local architect, and still can't imagine leaving.

26 August 2026 · 8 min read